Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs E.Z
Downwell and E.Z both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Downwell (2015) is 3 years older than E.Z (2018). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than E.Z (90.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose E.Z
Choose E.Z if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. E.Z launched in 2018.
Both Downwell and E.Z sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Downwell |  E.Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 90.8% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Totally Normal Creature |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 3 years older than E.Z (2018).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than E.Z (90.8% positive).
- E.Z is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Downwell vs E.Z — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or E.Z first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before E.Z (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Downwell and E.Z similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Downwell and E.Z both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.